“The investigation is complete. It has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office, David Leyton’s office, and we are awaiting a disposition from him,” said Flint Township Police Chief George Sippert. He said no timeline was given to him on when or if charges may in the case.

Carman-Ainsworth Superintendent Steven Tunnicliff has said the
teacher brought the backpack to his office. A school resource officer
was then contacted and police were called in to secure the backpack and
weapon.

“Nothing has happened yet with that case at Dye Elementary,” said
Assistant Prosecutor John Potbury. He and Sippert declined comment on
where the student had gotten the weapon.

Prosecutor David Leyton previously said if the weapon did come from an unsecured location at home, there could be a fourth-degree child abuse charge that carries a maximum penalty of one year jail time and up to five years probation.

School administration and law enforcement officials determined early on during the incident there was no immediate safety concerns for students and the school day continued on a regular schedule.